From classrooms to corporations, exploring new strategies to build students' career readiness.

February 2016 
Research Triangle Park
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Extending the Walls of the Classroom

A seemingly endless supply of statistics and reports chronicle the skills gap employers face and the higher bar graduates must meet to be successful in an economy where technological advances are accelerating exponentially. To succeed, students' experiences and learning must go beyond the walls of the classroom. 

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The Education and Workforce Innovation Fund

To prepare a workforce in a thriving community, collaborative partnerships for sharing information and resources must exist between schools, institutes of higher education, and businesses and industries within an area. The Education and Workforce Innovation Fund (EWIF) was established in 2013 by the North Carolina General Assembly and is administered in conjunction with the Office of Governor Pat McCrory to help meet this need.

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Meet an Innovator: Lisa Zannoni
Syngenta Global Seeds Regulatory & Stewardship

Every day our population is increasing by 200,000 people. The increasing strain we are placing on land, water and energy to grow food and support our growing population is unprecedented. Our future depends on finding new and sustainable solutions to these challenges.

 "Getting students interested in agriculture is a common theme in our sector," notes Ms. Zannoni.  

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From Career Academy to the Workforce, One Student's Journey

When Talazia Moore entered Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology in Charlotte as a freshman, she was unsure about what her future would hold. What she experienced at the school's career academy changed the trajectory of her life.  

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Powering Minds through Industry Connections

Experiencing STEM education in action helps inform teachers about the 21st century skills that are expected in today's corporate world.  Visiting labs, manufacturing sites, logistics, engineering and other departments provides teachers with new tools to bridge concepts from traditional education to real world technology and solutions.

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Planning for Powerful Student Discussions

To fully prepare students for the demands of college and careers, content knowledge alone is not enough. Understanding how to apply their new found knowledge will help students thrive. This starts with a plan to build collaboration, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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Register Now for Scaling STEM April 4 - 6, 2016

Join experts and peers from across the nation at the Scaling STEM Conference, April 4 - 6, 2016.

Learn more about how to ensure all students have access to a quality STEM education that prepares them to address real problems with confidence, ingenuity and thoughtfulness. 

Conference highlights include student and school presentations, concurrent sessions, opportunities to hear nationally-known education leaders and networking among educators. 

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Partner News
  • The Burroughs Wellcome Fund 2016 Student Science Enrichment Program (SSEP) grant awards application is open. These awards provide up to $60,000 per year for three years. The application deadline is April 15, 2016.  Click here for details.
  • The Hope Street Group North Carolina Teacher Voice Network is looking for 7 new leaders for the 2016-2017 school year.  The Teacher Voice Network positively informs decisions made by education policymakers by providing feedback from colleagues that represents the collective and diverse opinions of educators throughout the state. The Fellowship includes a $3,500 stipend.  Applications can be submitted February 15 - March 11, 2016. Click here to learn more and apply or visit  http://apply.hopestreetgroup.org/.
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